SBIR / STTR #DPA26TZ05-DV003

DARPA SPEED DIAL STTR: Scalable Platform for AI-Driven Algorithm Discovery and Deployment

This opportunity is a DARPA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) solicitation for the SPEED DIAL project, focused on developing a scalable platform for enterprise engineering and deployment using advanced AI-driven algorithm discovery tools. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), under the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of War (DoW) - OEMs and Vendors: - DARPA is the only OEM or vendor explicitly mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Research, development, and deployment of a unified software platform for automated algorithm discovery and deployment - Creation of an evolving algorithm library and integration tools for scientific and engineering workflows (e.g., MATLAB) - Demonstrations on DoD/DoW-relevant problems such as hypersonic vehicle design and acoustic signature analysis - No specific part numbers or quantities; focus is on platform development and demonstration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on integrating AI/ML techniques (e.g., Transformers, Genetic Programming) for algorithm discovery - Deliverables include a robust framework, tool suite, algorithm library, integration tools, and real-world demonstrations - Solutions must support human interpretability and performance gains in advanced computing and networked systems - Compliance with security and cybersecurity standards (e.g., CMMC, Foreign Risk Evaluation) - Electronic submission through the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal - Open to small businesses, including Direct to Phase II proposals - Estimated contract value: $750,000 base for 12 months, with a $1,250,000 option for an additional 12 months (total up to $2,000,000)

Description

This solicitation is for the development of a scalable platform aimed at enterprise engineering and deployment, focusing on mathematical approaches for discovering algorithms and architectures. The program is managed by DARPA and is part of the Department of Defense Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) 2026 program. The solicitation accepts Direct to Phase II proposals and emphasizes high-risk, high-reward investments in science and technology relevant to national security. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal by July 19, 2023.

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